Certificate in Tax Practice

Program Overview

The Certificate in Tax Practice provides nine units of graduate level tax research and tax foundation skills and knowledge to students who already have either an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting. This certificate can also assist someone seeking nine units to help meet the required 150 units to become a CPA. It can help with career advancement and passing the CPA examination. The nine units can be applied to the MST program (if within the required time limits for degree completion).

Courses include: (units)

In addition to six units from:

You will need to complete all courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 (B), with no course grade less than a C (2.0). A C- grade or below in any class is considered failing. Only three units of coursework with a grade of C can count toward the certificate.

You must complete all courses at SJSU to earn the Certificate in Tax Practice.

View the course schedule.

Note: San Jose State University cannot issue an I-20 to secure an F-1 visa to enter or remain in the United States for this program.


Admission Requirements

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